Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Telecommunications System-Network Senior Design Engineer opportunity to support an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project.

Work Location: Greenville, SC

Telecommunications System-Network Senior Design Engineer -

The Telecommunications System-Network Senior Design Engineer will provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.

Duties:
Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers.
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements.
Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity.
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients.
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines.
Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.
Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals.
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.
Other duties as assigned.

Education & Years of Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience.

Job Requirements:
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards.
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines.
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs.
Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects.
Proficiency in executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment.
Provide technical direction, guidance and demonstrated expertise in the development and implementation of ISP and OSP fiber optic / copper (CAT 6 & above) cabling, MDF/IDF Room and Telephone Closet cabling infrastructure design and layout, cabinet/panel/enclosure layout, and cabling pathway design (e.g., cable tray, conduit, and underground duct bank).
Properly interpret and apply national, state, and local codes/standards such as BICSI, IBC, ANSI/TIA and NFPA, as well as customer design requirements for the preparation of design/construction documents, specifications, and system descriptions related to assigned tasks.
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) through Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) certification.
Advanced knowledge of BICSI, NFPA, IBC and ANSI/TIA codes and standards.
Advanced knowledge of Telephone, LAN/WAN and distributed Antenna System Requirements.
Advanced knowledge of Avaya G450 telephone equipment (or equivalent).
Perform complex system studies (e.g., Radio Frequency (RF) and/or Wireless Local Area.
Network (WLAN) and/or Public Address (PA) coverage, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) data traffic analyses and distributed storage, and network bandwidth allocations).
Review, audit and develop major telecommunication system/equipment specifications (e.g., RF/WLAN, telephony, Outside Cable System (OCS), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), weather monitoring).
For medium to large projects, develop, review and audit telecommunication equipment location philosophy and guidelines based upon project area classifications and design documents.
Perform/review calculations (such as RF and/or WLAN and/or PA coverage, CCTV data traffic analyses and distributed storage and network bandwidth allocations) and telecommunication systems schematics and wiring diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer license
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Demonstrated experience managing and leading large project
Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out.
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency; Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program; Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation
Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit
Experience and advanced knowledge to develop medium to large project’s integrated telecommunication systems and physical security systems design and specifications; ability to develop and review project Scope of Services and Scope of Facilities for all phases of projects.
Certifications from Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), The International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) or Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) or similar organizations.
Certifications from major manufacturers such as CISCO, Motorola, and others; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or similar

Other Job Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or large complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Edgewater Technical Associates is committed to employing and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater Technical Associates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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